Haven Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School
Should I attend Haven Middle School or Nichols Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Haven Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Nichols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades 6-8, Haven Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 687 students in grades 6-8, Nichols Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
785 students
687 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1012 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
271
232
Grade 7 Students
263
220
Grade 8 Students
251
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
18%
% Black
19%
18%
% White
54%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%